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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 9 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 7, 1996 3.1.12 Roseann Sullivan, Member of the Management Team, cited several residents, including school children and senior citizens, who use the Harold Avenue exit. She commented on safety issues. She noted the City Council had received a petition with signatures. She highlighted several letters from tenants in support of retaining the Harold Avenue gate. There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M /S /C Polvorosa and Young. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 Vice Mayor Polvorosa said he had met with Mr. Villareal, Mr. Sullivan, and Mr. Feliciano in an effort to try to find the best possible solution. He suggested the Council accept the recommendations with exceptions. He suggested limiting the hours of the vehicle gate to be closed between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. and to close the pedestrian gate, except for safety matters only; this could be done for a trial period of six months. He said he was willing to work with everyone involved to evaluate the situation. Council Member Loeffler requested clarification as to the Fire Department's recommendation pertaining to the removal of the spikes. Staff said the Fire Department- has reviewed the report and has indicated that the spikes must be removed. Mayor Corbett restated Vice Mayor Polvorosa's suggestion; he concurred with the removal of the spikes. Council Member Young asked about the possibility of speed humps on Harold Avenue. Vice Mayor Polvorosa stated that he would like a six - month trial basis prior to considering speed humps. He said much of the problem may be solved with the closure of the pedestrian gate. Council Member Galvan asked if speed humps were on the driveway exiting out to Washington Avenue. He stated his concern about the potential hazard of people walking in front of the driveway and that speed humps may slow down the vehicles. The St. Moritz Manager said there were speed humps. Council Member Young asked if the pedestrian gate could remain as an exit only. Vice Mayor Polvorosa said there would still be a problem with people parking on Harold Avenue. Council Member Young also requested clarification about the remote control. Staff noted that the loop detector and the remote control would need to be used together. Council Member Loeffler asked if concave mirrors could be installed at the exits onto Washington Avenue for drivers to view pedestrians. Staff said it could be a possibility. Council Member Loeffler noted his concern about people jumping over the gate.